Recorded by hank williams, sr. Words and music by jimmie davis and hank williams, sr. I was ridin' number nine Headin' south from caro line I heard that lone some whistle blow Got in trouble had to roam Left my gal and left my home I heard that lone some whistle blow. 1st refrain Just a kid actin' smart I went and broke my darlin's heart I guess i was too young to know They took me off the georgia main Locked me to a ball and chain I heard that lone some whistle blow. All alone i bear the shame I'm a number not a name I heard that lonesome whistle blow All i do is sit and cry When the ev'nin' train goes by I heard that lonesome whistle blow. 2nd refrain I'll be locked here in this cell Til my body's just a shell And my hair turns whiter than snow I'll never see that gal of mine Lord, i'm in georgia doin' time I heard that lonesome whistle blow.